Not only is the belt exactly what I wanted, and what was advertised, it is simply another in the flow of many items from Bean to me over many years. I've never been disappointed by anything I've ever ordered from Bean, never had to return anything or even complain a bit. The quality has always been high, extraordinarily resistant to wear and tear. I welcome the chance to read every Bean catalog I receive. Keep it up.
I am 63 and I first bought one of these 10+ years ago. It has held up (no pun intended) beautifully. I love the look and feel. I have ordered two more because my waist seems to have gotten bigger. I have no idea how that could have happened.